Dynamic pricing, like surging rideshare prices during a storm, has been around for some time. Companies are now embracing a tactic called "algorithmic pricing", where the personal data it gets from your shopping habits, apps, discount cards, browsing, and much more is used to set prices for you, personally, in real-time for various items. Noah Giansiracusa, Bentley University professor and author of "Robin Hood Math", joins the show to break down how this all works and explain what it means for the future of shopping.

Dynamic pricing, like surging rideshare prices during a storm, has been around for some time. Companies are now embracing a tactic called "algorithmic pricing", where the personal data it gets from your shopping habits, apps, discount cards, browsing, and much more is used to set prices for you, personally, in real-time for various items. Noah Giansiracusa, Bentley University professor and author of "Robin Hood Math", joins the show to break down how this all works and explain what it means for the future of shopping.

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Your Data, Your Dollars: Algorithmic Pricing vs. Your Next Shopping Trip

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While millions of Americans either rely on Social Security for their retirement, millions more hope it will be solvent and available for them when it's time for them to make the transition. No matter how old you are, there are resources out there, especially online, to help you navigate the system and make the most of your benefits as you plan for your future. The trouble is, new research shows many Americans don't know how to access them. Bill Sweeney, the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for AARP in Washington, stops by the show this week to talk about this research with Nichole and offer some valuable advice on how you can get connected.

While millions of Americans either rely on Social Security for their retirement, millions more hope it will be solvent and available for them when it's time for them to make the transition. No matter how old you are, there are resources out there, especially online, to help you navigate the system and make the most of your benefits as you plan for your future. The trouble is, new research shows many Americans don't know how to access them. Bill Sweeney, the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for AARP in Washington, stops by the show this week to talk about this research with Nichole and offer some valuable advice on how you can get connected.

Your Money, Your Benefits: Resources to Better Understand Social Security

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Dedham-based Three Squares New England is gearing up for its 15th annual fundraising event to combat food insecurity in the Greater Boston area. The need is greater than ever to ensure funding comes in for their network of over 38 partner organizations, including food pantries, community farms, and food recovery initiatives. Marena Burnett, Executive Director of Three Squares New England, shares all the details about this year's Ride and Stride for Food with Nichole this week, along with information on how you can get involved, even if you don't want to bike or walk!

Dedham-based Three Squares New England is gearing up for its 15th annual fundraising event to combat food insecurity in the Greater Boston area. The need is greater than ever to ensure funding comes in for their network of over 38 partner organizations, including food pantries, community farms, and food recovery initiatives. Marena Burnett, Executive Director of Three Squares New England, shares all the details about this year's Ride and Stride for Food with Nichole this week, along with information on how you can get involved, even if you don't want to bike or walk!

Ride, Stride, and Fight Hunger with Dedham’s “Three Squares New England”

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As Labor Day approaches, the Greater Boston Labor Council is gearing up for its second annual parade in the city's Back Bay, and this year's event promises to be just as vibrant and groundbreaking as the first. Darlene Lombos, President of the Greater Boston Labor Council, says this year's event in Copley Square will celebrate worker power, challenge corporate greed, and focus on getting out the vote. Darlene returns to the show to talk with Nichole about the resurrection of Boston's Labor Day parades, the efforts of the labor movement to connect with workers locally, and how you can get involved in the festivities.

As Labor Day approaches, the Greater Boston Labor Council is gearing up for its second annual parade in the city's Back Bay, and this year's event promises to be just as vibrant and groundbreaking as the first. Darlene Lombos, President of the Greater Boston Labor Council, says this year's event in Copley Square will celebrate worker power, challenge corporate greed, and focus on getting out the vote. Darlene returns to the show to talk with Nichole about the resurrection of Boston's Labor Day parades, the efforts of the labor movement to connect with workers locally, and how you can get involved in the festivities.

Boston’s Labor Day Parade Returns in Solidarity and Celebration

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Your Data, Your Dollars: Algorithmic Pricing vs. Your Next Shopping Trip

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